Car service and repair cost guide
These figures come from the NSW Government and from national guides. They are not Dubbo-specific and not quotes. Reviewed 28 October 2026.
How to read the table
- Pink slip and blue slip figures are maximum fees set by the NSW Government
- Service, brake and battery figures are national or NSW-wide ranges
- Parts, make and model change the price
- Always ask what the quote includes
Local note
We have not found a published Dubbo-only price list, so the table does not claim to be local pricing.
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| Pink slip (safety check), light vehicle: maximum fee | AUD $52–$52 per inspection (incl. GST) | NSW Government (vehicle safety check and inspection fees) Maximum fee effective 1 July 2026 per the page. |
|---|---|---|
| Blue slip (safety and identity check), light vehicle: maximum fee | AUD $82–$82 per inspection (incl. GST) | NSW Government (vehicle safety check and inspection fees) Maximum fee effective 1 July 2026 per the page. |
| Full car service, New South Wales average range | AUD $160–$240 per service | Canstar (citing Airtasker, January 2026) All service types, makes and regions in NSW. |
| Brake pad replacement | AUD $130–$400 per axle | Airtasker (brake pad replacement cost) Last updated 3 July 2025 per page. |
| Brake pads and rotors replacement | AUD $300–$600 per axle (can exceed $600) | Airtasker (brake pad replacement cost) Source says $300 to $600+. |
| Standard car battery, supplied and fitted | AUD $80–$150 per battery | Airtasker (car battery replacement cost) Last updated 9 July 2025 per page. |
| Premium car battery | AUD $175–$450 per battery | Airtasker (car battery replacement cost) Last updated 9 July 2025 per page. |
| Battery fitting labour | AUD $25–$50 per hour | Airtasker (car battery replacement cost) Source says typically $25 to $50 per hour. |